{"id":10244,"date":"2024-11-21T21:10:21","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T21:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/?page_id=10244"},"modified":"2025-04-30T21:27:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-30T21:27:50","slug":"licensing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/licensing\/","title":{"rendered":"COACH LICENSING"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns ghostkit-custom-Zf4DLj is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column ghostkit-custom-2ohTvW is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-tabs\"><div class=\"ghostkit-tabs-buttons ghostkit-tabs-buttons-align-start\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><button id=\"tab-minimum-licensing-requirements-button\" class=\"ghostkit-tabs-buttons-item ghostkit-tabs-buttons-item-active\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" data-tab=\"tab-minimum-licensing-requirements\" aria-controls=\"tab-minimum-licensing-requirements-content\" aria-selected=\"true\">Minimum Licensing Requirements<\/button><button id=\"tab-exemptions-button\" class=\"ghostkit-tabs-buttons-item\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" data-tab=\"tab-exemptions\" aria-controls=\"tab-exemptions-content\" aria-selected=\"false\">Exemptions<\/button><button id=\"tab-license-verification-button\" class=\"ghostkit-tabs-buttons-item\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" data-tab=\"tab-license-verification\" aria-controls=\"tab-license-verification-content\" aria-selected=\"false\">License Verification<\/button><\/div><div class=\"ghostkit-tabs-content\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-tab ghostkit-tab-active is-layout-flow wp-block-tabs-tab-v2-is-layout-flow\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-minimum-licensing-requirements-button\" data-tab=\"tab-minimum-licensing-requirements\" id=\"tab-minimum-licensing-requirements-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-news-events-heading\" id=\"minimum-licensing-requirements\"><strong>Minimum Licensing Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:52.17570%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4100.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4100.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4100.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 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data-url=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4393.jpg?w=1024\" data-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4393.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 2 of 3 in full-screen\"\/><\/figure><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1800&#038;ssl=1 1800w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=2000&#038;ssl=1 2000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1622\" data-id=\"11269\" data-link=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/licensing\/057a0622\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?w=1024\" data-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 3 of 3 in full-screen\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-slate-accordion gpb-rounded-md gb-block-accordion gb-font-size-20\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Do I need a license to coach travel soccer in Maryland?<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>Yes.\u00a0MSYSA policy states that all head coaches of rostered travel teams in Maryland must\u00a0hold the following minimum licenses or higher (including USSF E\/D\/C\/B\/A):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introduction to Grassroots Module (online)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AND Two Grassroots in-person&nbsp;(GRIP) Licenses across any of the four levels (11v11, 9v9, 7v7, 4v4)(note these must be two different licenses)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AND One Grassroots&nbsp;online License&nbsp;across any of the four levels (11v11, 9v9, 7v7, 4v4)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A certificate of attendance will not be accepted as a substitute for a coaching license.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-slate-accordion gpb-rounded-md gb-block-accordion gb-font-size-20\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">I have a coaching certification from a different organization. Does that meet the requirement?<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>Yes! The following equivalents meet the minimum requirement pending review from the MSYSA Technical Director:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>United Soccer Coaches National Diploma +&nbsp;Introduction to Grassroots Module&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>USSF E + Introduction to Grassroots Module (online)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>USSF F + Introduction to Grassroots License + two Grassroots&nbsp;in-person (GRIP) licenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NSCAA Regional Diploma (Level V\/VI)&nbsp;+ Introduction to Grassroots Module (online) + one Grassroots&nbsp;online or Grassroots&nbsp;in-person (GRIP) License<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>United Soccer Coaches 11v11 Pre-National Diploma&nbsp;+ Introduction to Grassroots Module + two other Grassroots in-person&nbsp; Licenses across any of the four levels (11v11, 9v9, 7v7, 4v4)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-slate-accordion gpb-rounded-md gb-block-accordion gb-font-size-20\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">I have an international license\/certification. Does that meet the requirement?<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>Yes, foreign coaching licenses and certificates are accepted; however, the license must be submitted to the&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:coachingeducation@msysa.org?subject=Foreign%20Coaching%20License\"><u>MSYSA Technical Director<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;for validation.&nbsp; Validation of foreign certificate\/license does not award any license or complete prerequisites for USSF courses.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acceptable foreign coaching licenses or certificates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>FA Level 1 + online&nbsp;Introduction to Grassroots Module + online Grassroots Module&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FA Level&nbsp;2 \/ UEFA C + online&nbsp;Introduction to Grassroots Module<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>FA Level&nbsp;3 \/ UEFA&nbsp;B + online&nbsp;Introduction to Grassroots Module<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UEFA&nbsp;&nbsp;A + online&nbsp;Introduction to Grassroots Module<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UEFA Pro&nbsp;+ online&nbsp;Introduction to Grassroots Module<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All other foreign licenses must be submitted for evaluation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-slate-accordion gpb-rounded-md gb-block-accordion gb-font-size-20\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Are there any exemptions?<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>Requests for a waiver will&nbsp;only be considered in certain circumstances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are no courses available prior to the teams first official game<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There has been a change in coaching staff requiring a coach be rostered immediately so the team may continue playing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If they meet either of the criteria above, coaches may request&nbsp;a temporary waiver&nbsp;to the license requirement for the current&nbsp;season by completing the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSed79wVNtS0431UdegaZwMeQPITIgCINXjz-C64mT0ZEelvwg\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Travel Coach Temporary Waiver&nbsp;Form<\/a>; you will receive a receipt in your email after completing the form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send the following items to the&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:coachingeducation@msysa.org?subject=Travel%20Coach%20Exemption%20Request\">MSYSA Technical Director<\/a>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A copy of your Travel Coach Temporary Policy Waiver Form receipt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A copy of your US Soccer online Grassroots Course&nbsp;License PDF (4v4, 7v7, 9v9 or 11v11).&nbsp;Registration is directly through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Soccer Learning Center<\/a>&nbsp;(LC).&nbsp;License PDF can be&nbsp;found in your LC profile. Online courses can be completed at home at your own convenience and cost $25.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirmation of your first carded game date. This may be in the form of a link or screenshot.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>All head coaches must meet the minimum license or equivalent by the following season or deadline set by the MSYSA Technical Director. Head coaches who fail to meet this minimum requirement in the time frame allotted will not be permitted to appear on a team\u2019s roster in any capacity until the minimums are met.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-slate-accordion gpb-rounded-md gb-block-accordion gb-font-size-20\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Do assistant coaches on travel teams need a license?<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>No. Only the head coach is required to have a license to coach a travel team. We do however strongly encourage assistant coaches to pursue coaching education!&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-tab is-layout-flow wp-block-tabs-tab-v2-is-layout-flow\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-exemptions-button\" data-tab=\"tab-exemptions\" id=\"tab-exemptions-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-news-events-heading\" id=\"exemptions\"><strong>Exemptions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:70.49177%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4100.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4100.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4100.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4100.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4100.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1800&#038;ssl=1 1800w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4100.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=2000&#038;ssl=1 2000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1489\" data-id=\"11265\" data-link=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/licensing\/_k0a4100\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4100.jpg?w=1024\" data-width=\"2333\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4100.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 1 of 3 in full-screen\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:29.50823%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4393.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4393.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4393.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4393.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 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600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1800&#038;ssl=1 1800w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=2000&#038;ssl=1 2000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1622\" data-id=\"11269\" data-link=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/licensing\/057a0622\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?w=1024\" data-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 3 of 3 in full-screen\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-slate-accordion gpb-rounded-md gb-block-accordion gb-font-size-20\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Are there waivers for Grassroots Coaching Education&nbsp;courses?<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>No. Maryland does not offer exemptions for grassroots courses.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-slate-accordion gpb-rounded-md gb-block-accordion gb-font-size-20\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Are there exemptions&nbsp;for the USSF &#8220;D&#8221; course?<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>No. Maryland does not offer exemptions&nbsp;for the USSF &#8220;D&#8221; course.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-slate-accordion gpb-rounded-md gb-block-accordion gb-font-size-20\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">I played in college. Am I eligible for an exemption?<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>No, playing college DOES NOT qualify a coach for a waiver.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-slate-accordion gpb-rounded-md gb-block-accordion gb-font-size-20\"><details><summary class=\"gb-accordion-title\">Can I be exempted into the &#8220;C&#8221; or &#8220;B&#8221; License with professional playing experience?<\/summary><div class=\"gb-accordion-text\">\n<p>Yes! For the C License, a minimum of two (2) years playing on a Senior National Team or for a FIFA recognized &#8220;1st Division&#8221; outdoor professional team. Five (5) years of the same nature are required for a B License.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The information must be reflected in the coaches Learning Center profile. Official proof of playing experience must be provided via letterhead from the affiliated clubs, leagues, or organizations. More information may be found on US Soccer&#8217;s website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ussoccerfederation.my.site.com\/lcsupport\/s\/article\/Waiver-Process-FAQs\">https:\/\/ussoccerfederation.my.site.com\/lcsupport\/s\/article\/Waiver-Process-FAQs<\/a><br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-tab is-layout-flow wp-block-tabs-tab-v2-is-layout-flow\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-license-verification-button\" data-tab=\"tab-license-verification\" id=\"tab-license-verification-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-news-events-heading\" id=\"minimum-licensing-requirements\"><strong>License Verification<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-tiled-gallery aligncenter is-style-rectangular\"><div class=\"\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__gallery\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__row\"><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:70.49177%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4100.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4100.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4100.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4100.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4100.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1800&#038;ssl=1 1800w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4100.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=2000&#038;ssl=1 2000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1489\" data-id=\"11265\" data-link=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/licensing\/_k0a4100\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4100.jpg?w=1024\" data-width=\"2333\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4100.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 1 of 3 in full-screen\"\/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tiled-gallery__col\" style=\"flex-basis:29.50823%\"><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4393.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4393.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4393.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4393.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4393.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1800&#038;ssl=1 1800w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4393.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=2000&#038;ssl=1 2000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1487\" data-id=\"11268\" data-link=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/licensing\/_k0a4393\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4393.jpg?w=1024\" data-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/K0A4393.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 2 of 3 in full-screen\"\/><\/figure><figure class=\"tiled-gallery__item\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=600&#038;ssl=1 600w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=900&#038;ssl=1 900w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1200&#038;ssl=1 1200w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1500&#038;ssl=1 1500w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=1800&#038;ssl=1 1800w,https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?strip=info&#038;w=2000&#038;ssl=1 2000w\" alt=\"\" data-height=\"1622\" data-id=\"11269\" data-link=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/licensing\/057a0622\/\" data-url=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?w=1024\" data-width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.msysa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/12\/057A0622.jpg?ssl=1\" data-amp-layout=\"responsive\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open image 3 of 3 in full-screen\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Coaches seeking verification of previously completed USSF National D &amp; E licenses and copies of certificates must complete the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a personal profile in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learning.ussoccer.com\/coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Soccer Learning Center (LC<\/a>).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the License Verification Form below to request verification of USSF National\/State D &amp; E Licenses that were administered by MSYSA.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once course completion and passing grades are verified (allow up to 5 business days), log into your profile in the LC to download a copy of your license.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions? Please contact our&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:coachingeducation@msysa.org?subject=License%20Verification\">Technical Director<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-theme-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc33-UrEitGazBdmhIkCk1Rok3jy9gtOOH_POiWlCEUSvpfEg\/viewform\">MSYSA License verification form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"599\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/08\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7890\" style=\"width:194px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/08\/image.png 599w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/08\/image.png?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/08\/image.png?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/08\/image.png?resize=75,75 75w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/08\/image.png?resize=90,90 90w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/08\/image.png?resize=80,80 80w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/08\/image.png?resize=512,512 512w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/08\/image.png?resize=195,195 195w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/08\/image.png?resize=390,390 390w, https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/227\/2024\/08\/image.png?resize=97,97 97w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Please contact Gandalf French the&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:programs@msysa.org?subject=ODP%20Question&amp;body=Gandalf%2C%0A\">MSYSA Technical Director<\/a>&nbsp;with any questions!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group ghostkit-has-frame ghostkit-custom-WBHfr has-theme-primary-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading ghostkit-custom-28JwMt has-white-color has-text-color\" id=\"related-documents\"><strong><strong>Coach Education Main Links:<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ghostkit-divider ghostkit-divider-type-solid ghostkit-custom-Zr8mEf\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-block-pattern-quick-links ghostkit-custom-Z1g6PgG\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-icon-box ghostkit-icon-box-with-link ghostkit-custom-Z1FbGqo\"><a class=\"ghostkit-icon-box-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/course-information\/\"><span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"ghostkit-icon-box-icon ghostkit-icon-box-icon-align-left\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon ghostkit-svg-icon-fa\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ghostkit-icon-box-content is-layout-flow wp-block-icon-box-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Course Information<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-block-pattern-quick-links ghostkit-custom-oUHbN\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow 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class=\"wp-block-group is-block-pattern-quick-links ghostkit-custom-ZO59ta\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-icon-box ghostkit-icon-box-with-link ghostkit-custom-dfhC0\"><a class=\"ghostkit-icon-box-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/external-coach-resources\/\"><span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"ghostkit-icon-box-icon ghostkit-icon-box-icon-align-left\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon ghostkit-svg-icon-fa\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ghostkit-icon-box-content is-layout-flow wp-block-icon-box-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">External Coach Resources<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-block-pattern-quick-links ghostkit-custom-ZdE9ae\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-icon-box ghostkit-icon-box-with-link ghostkit-custom-Z16KCV0\"><a class=\"ghostkit-icon-box-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/coach-for-community\/\"><span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"ghostkit-icon-box-icon ghostkit-icon-box-icon-align-left\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon ghostkit-svg-icon-fa\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ghostkit-icon-box-content is-layout-flow wp-block-icon-box-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Coach For Community<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-block-pattern-quick-links ghostkit-custom-epaMs\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-icon-box ghostkit-icon-box-with-link ghostkit-custom-Z1AN094\"><a class=\"ghostkit-icon-box-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/licensing\/\"><span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"ghostkit-icon-box-icon ghostkit-icon-box-icon-align-left\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon ghostkit-svg-icon-fa\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ghostkit-icon-box-content is-layout-flow wp-block-icon-box-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Coach Licensing<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-block-pattern-quick-links ghostkit-custom-Z1JKjtd\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-icon-box ghostkit-icon-box-with-link ghostkit-custom-2rbfXn\"><a class=\"ghostkit-icon-box-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/goalkeeping\/\"><span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"ghostkit-icon-box-icon ghostkit-icon-box-icon-align-left\"><svg class=\"ghostkit-svg-icon ghostkit-svg-icon-fa\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ghostkit-icon-box-content is-layout-flow wp-block-icon-box-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\">Goalkeeping<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-block-pattern-quick-links ghostkit-custom-ZUcC7B\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"ghostkit-icon-box ghostkit-icon-box-with-link ghostkit-custom-ZjDEYn\"><a class=\"ghostkit-icon-box-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/msysa\/how-do-i-register-2\/\"><span><\/span><\/a><div class=\"ghostkit-icon-box-icon ghostkit-icon-box-icon-align-left\"><svg 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